03/10/2025 18:06
Formula 1 heads into Singapore GP qualifying with the narrative finely balanced: McLaren under scrutiny after a bruising Baku weekend, Max Verstappen clawing back momentum, and Oscar Piastri leading the drivers’ standings.
How to watch
- Check your local broadcaster for live TV coverage in your region.
- Official streaming: F1 TV Pro offers live timing, onboard cameras and full-session streams where available.
- Digital coverage: team channels and official F1 platforms provide session updates, highlights and analysis.
What to expect
- High-stakes street circuit: Marina Bay rewards precision and confidence over a single lap.
- Evolving grip: Rapid track evolution can reshuffle the order late in Q2 and Q3.
- Key contenders: McLaren targets redemption with Piastri in form; Red Bull and Verstappen look poised to challenge; Ferrari’s one-lap pace is a perennial Singapore wildcard.
Storylines to follow
- Setup compromises between qualifying bite and race-day tyre management.
- Traffic management and banker laps—crucial on a tight layout.
- Undercurrents from Friday: red flags and incidents masked true long-run comparisons.
